Household Amenities: All rooms in the villa are fully furnished, and have their own private entrance. Imported Italian tile, and exotic hardwood and hand-carved doors throughout the villa. There are two fireplaces (in the living room and master bedroom).
The kitchen is fully equipped including a microwave, blenders, and coffee maker among other appliances. Other amenities include a wet bar, telephone, Fax, Direct TV, DVD,DVD movie's, Internet connection and stereo system. Linens and towels are provided. There is a washer and dryer for your convenience. Maid service is provided every third day. A cook can be arranged for a reasonable fee (extra).
Villa Encantada's main level has vaulted ceilings (28 ft. high) and two stories of floor to ceiling glass give a feeling of total immersion in the lush tropical surroundings and manicured gardens with a majestic view of Lake Arenal to the front of the home and the rain forest with its natural ponds, ornamental plants and waterfalls at your back door
Local Activities: If you can drag yourself away from the comfortable, serene surroundings at Villa Encantada there are many adventure activities available in the immediate area to be enjoyed. We can assist with a complete tour option itinerary.
Visit the Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs, Fortuna Waterfalls, Canopy Tours, White Water Rafting and many other near-by attractions.
Lake Arenal windsurfing, kayaking, water-skiing, lake tours, and fishing excursions for your enjoyment. Rental equipment available.
Jungle treks through the rain forest is an Eco-adventure of a lifetime. See Monkeys, Iguanas, Deer, Birds.
Tour Lake Arenal in Villa Encantada's own Kayaks. Fish for Rainbow Bass from our private dock on Lake Arenal.
Horseback riding in the rain forest and up to Lake Cote, an extinct (bottomless lake) volcanic crater.
Tennis Courts and Restaurants near the villa.
Lake Arenal tours and fishing excursions on our Pontoon Boat.
Quadracycle Tours in the Rain forest.
Day Excursions: EASY self guided day excursions to Volcano Arenal, Monteverde, Cano Negro, National Parks and many beaches--all within 2-3 hours from the villa. Some of the many options are:
Corobici River and waterfalls guided float trip. See wildlife, alligators, monkeys, sloths ands birds.
White water rafting on Class 2, 3 and 4 rapids.
Palo Verde National Park and the Rio Tempisque lowland area.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve with over 450 bird species sighted.
Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve includes a lake and marshlands of over 800 hectares and 5 separate habitats.
Santa Rosa & Guanacaste National Parks.
Rincon de la Vieja National Park (volcano and cloud forest with many hot springs and waterfalls).
Barra Honda National Park features caverns of limestone descending to a depth of 240 meters.
The pacific coastline is only 2 hours away. Our favorite beaches include Coco Beach, Playa Panama, Playa Hermosa, Playa’s Ocotal, Flamingo and Tamarindo.
Other Activities:
15 YEARS OF SERVICE. We are the Original villa rental property on Lake Arenal. At Villa Encantada we offer a complete vacation experience, not just a place to sleep, with PAVED ROAD all the way to the villa. When you stay at Villa Encantada you get the entire lakefront villa and 40 acre Private Nature Preserve Estate. No sharing with other groups.
We have hosted thousands of guests since 1996, with a great many repeat visitors. Our goal is to provide a memorable and hassle free experience for your group/family and to help you get the most out of your time with us and in the area.
Most importantly, see our Guest Comments of those who have visited Villa Encantada and happily share their experiences to get an idea of what really awaits you at Villa Encantada. Once you arrive, you'll be thinking... 'I've died and gone to Heaven ~~ It just doesn't get any better than this!
Our Reward: Your smiling faces and knowledge that we've made a difference in your vacation.
